Trenchless Geotechnical Team Lead

About the role

The Trenchless Geotechnical Team Lead will report to the Trenchless Services Engineering Lead, contributing to the Trenchless Program by applying geologic information to engineering and design practices, leading geotechnical exploration campaigns, evaluating subsurface conditions, and providing recommendations for problematic geologic conditions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute comprehensive geotechnical investigations for various trenchless projects.
  • Direct and oversee subcontracted geotechnical drilling crews for exploratory campaigns.
  • Perform field soil and rock logging and testing.
  • Collect geotechnical data.
  • Coordinate laboratory programs.
  • Analyze data and generate reports.
• Generate geotechnical data reports and engineering reports.
• Represent HDR’s Trenchless Services team in geotechnical investigations, site visits, and client meetings.
• Manage and utilize OpenGround and gINT software for data management and quality control.
• Assess subsurface conditions and lead efforts to incorporate geological and geotechnical data into project determinations.
• Support other business groups within HDR, assisting in trenchless engineering, design, and field services efforts.
• Monitor and report on daily construction activities, interface with construction contractors, and communicate with clients and team members off-site.
• Travel as necessary to perform field work, including site reconnaissance, geotechnical field logging, and oversight of investigations.
• Lead and manage workload and delegate responsibilities to other geologists or geotechnical professionals.
• Lead and manage a team of geotechnical-focused individuals, ensuring workload and accountability, and performing routine communications, mentoring, and performance reviews.
• Plan, resource forecast, cost estimate, schedule, and manage risk for all geological and geotechnical initiatives.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree with a concentration in Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years experience.
• Professional registration, license, or certification may be required based on role.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Good leadership and organizational skills.
• Attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture.

Skills

• Proficiency with gINT software.
• Experience leading and managing direct reports.
• Experience managing subconsultants.
• Knowledge and understanding of ASTM Standards for geotechnical concepts and subsurface material classification(s) based on various testing methods.
• Experience with ArcGIS Pro and AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement.

Pay

Expected compensation range: $120,182 - $172,810.

Schedule

Travel is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the OpenGround software.
• Proven history of working and communicating successfully in remote work environments.
• Experience leading and managing direct reports.
• Experience managing subconsultants.